Garden equipment - Powered lawnmowers - Safety

This European Standard specifies safety requirements and their verification for the design and construction of powered rotary and cylinder lawnmowers, including pedestrian-controlled and ride-on (riding) types, and lawn and garden tractors, professional lawnmowers, and lawn and garden tractors with mowing attachments.  This European Standard is not applicable to lawn trimmers, lawn edge trimmers, lawn edgers, flail mowers, scrub cutters, sickle-bar mowers or agricultural mowers.  This standard is not applicable to rotary lawnmowers for which the cutting means is a generally circular central drive unit on which is mounted, either one or more non-metallic filaments or one or more non-metallic, pivotally mounted cutting elements. These cutting elements rely on centrifugal force to achieve cutting with the kinetic energy of a single cutting means not exceeding 10 Joules.  It describes methods for the elimination or reduction of hazards arising from their use - in addition, it specifies the type of information to be provided by the manufacturer on safe working practices.  For the electrical aspects of electrically driven machines refer to EN 60 335.  The list of significant hazards dealt with in this standard is given in annex A. Annex A also indicates the hazards which have not been dealt with.  Environmental aspects have not been dealt with in this standard.  This European Standard applies primarily to machines which are manufactured after the date of issue of this standard.  NOTE : The reduction of risks from noise and vibration will be the subject of amendments to this standard now being developed.

Gartengeräte - Motorgetriebene Rasenmäher - Sicherheit

Diese Europäische Norm leg t sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfungenfür die Gestaltung und Konstruktion von motorbetriebenen Sichel- und Spindel- aähern einschlißlich handgeführter und Typen mit Fahrersitz, Rasen- undsitz Gartentraktoren, gewerbliche Rasenmäher und Rasen Garten mit Anbau he Mäher und Rasen- und Gartentraktoren mit Anbaumähwerken fest.

Matériel de jardinage - Tondeuses à gazon à moteur - Sécurité

La présente norme européenne spécifie les prescriptions de sécurité et les véri-fication pour la conception et la construction des tondeuses à moteur à axe ver-tical et à cylindre de coupe, à conducteur à pied et à conducteur porté, des tracteurs pour pelouses et jardins, des tondeuses à usage professionnel et des tracteurs pour pelouses et jardins avec équipement de tonte adaptables. Cette norme ne s'applique pas aux coupe-gazon, coupe-bordures de gazon, aux dresse-bordures, aux tondeuse à fléau, aux débroussailleuses à roues, aux motofaucheuses àbarre de coupe ni aux faucheuses agricoles.

Oprema za nego vrta - Gnane vrtne kosilnice - Varnost

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Withdrawn
Publication Date
25-Mar-1997
Withdrawal Date
09-Aug-2011
Current Stage
9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
Start Date
10-Aug-2011
Completion Date
10-Aug-2011

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-1998
Oprema za nego vrta - Gnane vrtne kosilnice - Varnost
Garden equipment - Powered lawnmowers - Safety
Gartengeräte - Motorgetriebene Rasenmäher - Sicherheit
Matériel de jardinage - Tondeuses a gazon a moteur - Sécurité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 836:1997
ICS:
65.060.70 Vrtnarska oprema Horticultural equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EN 836:1997 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Garden equipment - Powered lawnmowers - Safety". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies safety requirements and their verification for the design and construction of powered rotary and cylinder lawnmowers, including pedestrian-controlled and ride-on (riding) types, and lawn and garden tractors, professional lawnmowers, and lawn and garden tractors with mowing attachments. This European Standard is not applicable to lawn trimmers, lawn edge trimmers, lawn edgers, flail mowers, scrub cutters, sickle-bar mowers or agricultural mowers. This standard is not applicable to rotary lawnmowers for which the cutting means is a generally circular central drive unit on which is mounted, either one or more non-metallic filaments or one or more non-metallic, pivotally mounted cutting elements. These cutting elements rely on centrifugal force to achieve cutting with the kinetic energy of a single cutting means not exceeding 10 Joules. It describes methods for the elimination or reduction of hazards arising from their use - in addition, it specifies the type of information to be provided by the manufacturer on safe working practices. For the electrical aspects of electrically driven machines refer to EN 60 335. The list of significant hazards dealt with in this standard is given in annex A. Annex A also indicates the hazards which have not been dealt with. Environmental aspects have not been dealt with in this standard. This European Standard applies primarily to machines which are manufactured after the date of issue of this standard. NOTE : The reduction of risks from noise and vibration will be the subject of amendments to this standard now being developed.

This European Standard specifies safety requirements and their verification for the design and construction of powered rotary and cylinder lawnmowers, including pedestrian-controlled and ride-on (riding) types, and lawn and garden tractors, professional lawnmowers, and lawn and garden tractors with mowing attachments. This European Standard is not applicable to lawn trimmers, lawn edge trimmers, lawn edgers, flail mowers, scrub cutters, sickle-bar mowers or agricultural mowers. This standard is not applicable to rotary lawnmowers for which the cutting means is a generally circular central drive unit on which is mounted, either one or more non-metallic filaments or one or more non-metallic, pivotally mounted cutting elements. These cutting elements rely on centrifugal force to achieve cutting with the kinetic energy of a single cutting means not exceeding 10 Joules. It describes methods for the elimination or reduction of hazards arising from their use - in addition, it specifies the type of information to be provided by the manufacturer on safe working practices. For the electrical aspects of electrically driven machines refer to EN 60 335. The list of significant hazards dealt with in this standard is given in annex A. Annex A also indicates the hazards which have not been dealt with. Environmental aspects have not been dealt with in this standard. This European Standard applies primarily to machines which are manufactured after the date of issue of this standard. NOTE : The reduction of risks from noise and vibration will be the subject of amendments to this standard now being developed.

EN 836:1997 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 65.060.70 - Horticultural equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 836:1997 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 836:1997+A4:2011, EN 836:1997/A1:1997, EN 836:1997/A2:2001, EN 836:1997/A3:2004, EN 836:1997/AC:2006, EN ISO 5395-1:2013, EN ISO 5395-2:2013, EN ISO 5395-3:2013. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 836:1997 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 89/392/EEC, 98/37/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/91/1. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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La norme EN 836:1997, intitulée « Équipement de jardin - Tondeuses à gazon motorisées - Sécurité », établit des exigences de sécurité essentielles pour la conception et la construction de tondeuses à gazon rotatives et à cylindre motorisées, y compris les modèles commandés à pied et ceux à conducteur porté, ainsi que les tondeuses et tracteurs de jardin professionnels. Cette norme est particulièrement pertinente pour assurer la sécurité lors de l'utilisation de ces équipements dans divers environnements, qu'ils soient domestiques ou professionnels. Un des points forts de la norme réside dans son approche systématique des exigences de sécurité. Elle propose des méthodes détaillées pour l'élimination ou la réduction des risques liés à l'utilisation de ces tondeuses, garantissant ainsi une protection optimale des utilisateurs. De plus, elle précise les informations que le fabricant doit fournir sur les pratiques de travail sécuritaires, renforçant ainsi la responsabilité et la transparence dans la conception de ces machines. En ce qui concerne son champ d'application, la norme exclut explicitement certains équipements tels que les coupe-bordures et les tondeuses agricoles, ce qui permet de se concentrer sur les types de tondeuses les plus couramment utilisés. Cela assure une pertinence accrue pour les utilisateurs finaux en leur offrant des lignes directrices spécifiques et applicables. Un autre aspect positif de la norme EN 836:1997 est son annexe A, qui fournit une liste des dangers significatifs associés à l'utilisation des tondeuses à gazon motorisées. Cette annexes permet aux fabricants et utilisateurs d'avoir une vision claire des risques potentiels, tout en soulignant les zones qui n'ont pas été couvertes par la norme, contribuant ainsi à une compréhension globale de la sécurité des machines. Bien que la norme ne prenne pas en compte les aspects environnementaux ni les effets du bruit et des vibrations, il est important de noter que des amendements sont en cours pour aborder ces sujets. Cela montre une volonté d'évolution et d'adaptation aux nouvelles exigences du marché et aux préoccupations environnementales. En résumé, la norme EN 836:1997 se révèle être un outil précieux pour garantir la sécurité des utilisateurs de tondeuses à gazon motorisées. Sa portée clairement définie, ses exigences de sécurité rigoureuses et sa pertinence dans le contexte actuel font d'elle une référence incontournable pour les fabricants et les utilisateurs d'équipements de jardin.

Die Norm EN 836:1997 bietet eine umfassende und detaillierte Grundlage für die Sicherheit von motorbetriebenen Rasenmähern einschließlich Handrasenmähern und Aufsitzrasenmähern sowie für Rasen- und Gartentraktoren. Der Umfang dieser europäischen Norm ist klar definiert und konzentriert sich auf Sicherheitsanforderungen sowie deren Überprüfung, um die Benutzer vor potenziellen Gefahren zu schützen, die bei der Verwendung dieser Geräte entstehen können. Ein wesentliches Merkmal der EN 836:1997 ist ihre Fokussierung auf die Vermeidung oder Reduktion von Risiken, die mit der Verwendung von motorisierten Rasenmähern verbunden sind. Diese Norm beschreibt spezifische Methoden zur Identifizierung und Minimierung von Gefahren, was die Sicherheit am Arbeitsplatz erheblich verbessert. Die Festlegung der geforderten Informationen, die der Hersteller zu sicheren Arbeitspraktiken bereitstellen muss, bietet den Benutzern zusätzliche Sicherheit und Informationen zur ordnungsgemäßen Handhabung der Geräte. Die Norm ist besonders relevant für Hersteller von Rasenmähern, da sie Standards setzt, die bei der Konstruktion und dem Design dieser Geräte beachtet werden müssen. Die Tatsache, dass die Norm nicht für Rasenmäher wie Flächenmäher oder landwirtschaftliche Mäher gilt, ermöglicht eine präzise Anwendung der Sicherheitsanforderungen auf die festgelegten Gerätekategorien und verhindert somit Verwirrungen hinsichtlich der Anwendbarkeit. Ein weiterer positiver Aspekt der EN 836:1997 ist, dass sie die Sicherheit von Maschinen berücksichtigt, die nach dem Datum der Veröffentlichung dieser Norm hergestellt werden. Dies zeigt das Engagement für kontinuierliche Verbesserung und Aktualisierung von Sicherheitsstandards im Einklang mit den neuesten Entwicklungen und Technologien im Bereich der Gartentechnik. Obwohl die Norm nicht alle umweltrelevanten Aspekte behandelt, ist ihre Grundstruktur darauf ausgerichtet, dem Benutzer Sicherheit durch eine systematische Herangehensweise an potenzielle Gefahren zu bieten. Dies ist in der heutigen Zeit besonders wichtig, da die Benutzer zunehmend Risiken im Umgang mit motorisierten Geräten erkennen und minimieren möchten. Insgesamt stellt die EN 836:1997 einen bedeutenden Schritt in Richtung Sicherheit und Benutzerfreundlichkeit für motorisierte Rasenmäher dar und wird von Herstellern und Benutzern gleichermaßen als wichtiges Dokument der Normierung angesehen.

標準EN 836:1997は、電動芝刈り機に関する安全要件を明確に規定しており、その包括的な範囲において、設計や構造に関する要求事項が詳細に示されています。特に、歩行式および乗用タイプの芝刈り機、プロフェッショナル用芝刈り機、さらに草刈り装置付きのトラクターを含む多様な機器に焦点を当てています。この標準の強みは、使用時に生じる危険の排除または軽減に関する方法が明確に規定されている点であり、安全な作業慣行に関する製造者から提供されるべき情報の種類についても言及しています。 また、EN 836:1997は、電動機械の電気的側面についてはEN 60 335を参照するよう指示しており、専門的な安全基準を他の関連標準と連携させることで、より包括的な安全対策を提供しています。附属書Aでは、この標準で扱われている重要な危険要因が提示されており、仕様外の危険因子についても明確にしていることから、製造者や使用者にとって非常に重要な情報が提供されていることが分かります。 さらに、この欧州標準は、発行日以降に製造される機械に主に適用されることから、最新の技術や市場環境に適応した内容となっています。騒音や振動によるリスクの軽減に関する改正が進行中であることも記されており、将来的な更新への期待感を持たせる内容となっています。このように、EN 836:1997は、電動芝刈り機に関する安全標準として、多角的な視点からの安全確保に寄与する重要な文書であると言えます。

SIST EN 836:1998 표준은 전동 잔디깎기의 안전을 위한 유럽 표준의 중요한 내용을 제시합니다. 이 표준의 범위는 전동 로타리 및 실린더 타입의 잔디깎기 기계, 보행자 제어형 및 라이딩형 잔디깎기, 잔디 및 정원 사용을 위한 트랙터, 전문 잔디깎기와 함께 사용되는 부착물 포함하여 다양한 유형의 기계를 아우릅니다. 그러나 이 표준은 잔디 트리머, 잔디 가장자리 트리머, 플레일 모어와 같은 특정 기계에는 적용되지 않음을 명확히 하고 있습니다. SIST EN 836:1998 표준의 강점 중 하나는 기계 사용으로부터 발생할 수 있는 위험을 제거하거나 감소시키기 위한 방법을 명확하게 설명하고 있다는 점입니다. 또한 제조자가 안전한 작업 관행에 대한 정보를 제공해야 하는 구체적인 내용을 포함하여 사용자의 안전을 극대화하는 데 기여하고 있습니다. 이에 따라, 이 표준은 사용자와 제조자 모두에게 실질적인 지침을 제공하며, 전동식 기계의 전기적 측면은 다른 관련 표준인 EN 60 335를 참고하도록 안내하고 있습니다. 이 표준은 또한 부록 A를 통해 주요 위험 요소에 대한 목록을 제공하며, 다루어지지 않은 위험 요소도 명시하고 있습니다. 이는 사용자가 준비할 수 있는 추가 정보를 제공하여, 잔디깎기 기계의 안전한 사용을 보장하는 데 중요한 참고자료가 됩니다. 환경적인 측면은 이 표준에서 다루어지지 않지만, 이는 향후 개정안에서 포함될 예정입니다. 결과적으로, SIST EN 836:1998 표준은 전동 잔디깎기의 사용과 관련된 안전 요구 사항을 규정하고, 이를 통한 위험 감소와 안전한 작업 관행에 대한 정보를 제공함으로써 관련 업계에 큰 영향을 미칠 수 있는 중요한 문서라 할 수 있습니다.

The EN 836:1997 standard, titled "Garden equipment - Powered lawnmowers - Safety," effectively establishes comprehensive safety requirements for the design and construction of powered lawnmowers, which include a diverse range of equipment such as pedestrian-controlled and ride-on (riding) types, as well as professional lawnmowers and garden tractors. The scope of this standard is well-defined, explicitly stating the types of devices it encompasses while also clarifying exclusions, such as lawn trimmers and agricultural mowers. This precision enhances its relevance in the market, focusing specifically on rotary and cylinder lawnmowers and ensuring that manufacturers adhere to safety measures that are pertinent to these categories. One notable strength of EN 836:1997 is its clear identification of hazards associated with powered lawnmowers. By outlining methods to eliminate or reduce these hazards, the standard provides manufacturers with actionable guidelines to improve safety for end users. The inclusion of a dedicated annex detailing significant hazards enhances the utility of the standard by allowing stakeholders to quickly locate crucial safety information. Furthermore, the standard mandates that manufacturers supply necessary information regarding safe working practices, which is essential for promoting user awareness and compliance. This aspect increases the standard's relevance, as informed users are more likely to operate lawnmowers safely, reducing the likelihood of accidents and injuries. While the standard does not cover environmental aspects or certain electrical requirements, it focuses on the fundamental safety elements that are critical to powered lawnmowers. It is also noteworthy that provisions for addressing noise and vibration risks are acknowledged, indicating that evolving safety concerns are being recognized and will be addressed in future amendments. Overall, the EN 836:1997 standard serves as a vital reference for manufacturers in the garden equipment industry, guiding them in the design of safe powered lawnmowers and ensuring that they comply with essential safety protocols. Its specificity and clarity reinforce its position as an important resource for promoting safety in the operation of lawnmowers, thereby contributing to enhanced user protection across the market.